Kariniguda village, Gunupur block | Pincode 765029

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Surjarao kumbirika

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LGD code: 426686
Pincode: 765029
Post office: Ramanaguda
Population: 135
Households: 43
Literacy rate: 21.5%
Sex ratio: 985 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 90
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 256 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 583 km
Nearest railway station: Gunupur · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kariniguda compares

By population, Kariniguda ranks #165 of 206 villages in Gunupur mandal.

Literacy rate

21.5%

−21.4% vs mandal average

Kariniguda: 21.5%
Gunupur mandal: 42.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

985

−65 vs mandal average

Kariniguda: 985
Gunupur mandal: 1,050

Household size

people per home

3.1

−1.1 vs mandal average

Kariniguda: 3.1
Gunupur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kariniguda at a glance

Kariniguda is a village of 135 people in 43 households (Census 2011) in Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 165th-largest of 206 villages in Gunupur block. Literacy is 22%, 21 points below the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 985 women per 1,000 men. It lies 24 km from the Rayagada district centre, 24 km from Gunupur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765029, served by Ramanaguda post office; the LGD village code is 426686. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 19 km away. The sarpanch is Surjarao kumbirika. The population is estimated at 159 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kariniguda · this village	135	22%	—
Kondajamu · Gunupur	718	31%	2 km NW
Jhinjiribadi · Gunupur	329	19%	2.2 km N
Putiguda · Gunupur	162	4%	2.3 km S
Girima · Karanjia	—	—	2.5 km N
Purnima · Gunupur	40	10%	2.5 km N
Singada · Karanjia	301	63%	2.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kariniguda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUNUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 28
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Parikhati
Total area (ha): 379
Irrigated area (ha): 106.25
Forest area (ha): 45.75

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kariniguda

LGD code: 426686
Pincode: 765029
Post office: Ramanaguda
Population (Census 2011): 135
Population (projected 2026): 159
Households: 43
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 985
Literacy rate: 21.5%
Coordinates: 19.23022°N, 83.65439°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Surjarao kumbirika
Block / Mandal: Gunupur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Kariniguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

135

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

159

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 135Census 2011
Households: 43Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 985 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1592026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 512026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kariniguda

Mandal centre

Gunupur · ≈ 7.8 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 59 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar256 kmcapital
Hyderabad583 km
Kolkata614 km
Chennai773 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGunupur24 km
Bus stopRamanguda Bus Stop2 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili19 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station28 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management27 km
Police stationl. police station26 km

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People often ask about Kariniguda

What is the pincode of Kariniguda?

The pincode of Kariniguda, Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765029. The post office is Ramanaguda.

Which post office delivers to Kariniguda?

Mail for Kariniguda is delivered through Ramanaguda post office, pincode 765029, in Gunupur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kariniguda located?

Kariniguda is a village in Gunupur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kariniguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kariniguda village has a population of 135 across 43 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kariniguda?

The current sarpanch of Kariniguda gram panchayat is Surjarao kumbirika.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kariniguda in?

Kariniguda falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kariniguda in?

Kariniguda falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kariniguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kariniguda village is 21.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Kariniguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kariniguda village is 985 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kariniguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kariniguda, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kariniguda from Rayagada district centre?

Kariniguda is approximately 24 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kariniguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kariniguda village is 426686.

How big is Kariniguda compared to other villages in Gunupur block?

Kariniguda ranks 165 of 206 villages in Gunupur block by Census 2011 population (135 residents).

How far is Kariniguda from Bhubaneswar?

Kariniguda is about 256 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 333 km.

How far is Kariniguda from Hyderabad?

Kariniguda is about 583 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 758 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kariniguda?

Gunupur is the nearest railway station to Kariniguda, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kariniguda?

Ramanguda Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Kariniguda, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kariniguda?

Govt Medical Jangili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kariniguda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kariniguda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kariniguda, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kariniguda?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Kariniguda, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MP for Kariniguda?

Kariniguda is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Kariniguda in 2026?

Kariniguda is estimated at 159 people in 2026, up about 18% from 135 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kariniguda in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Kariniguda in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kariniguda?

Surjarao kumbirika is the sarpanch of Kariniguda gram panchayat, Gunupur block. See the sarpanch list of Gunupur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)